When I first started writing the routines based around strictly the Superheroes/Characters and not the celebrities that play them (although we have that too), it was fine sticking to Marvel and DC; but then when the SHJ Army saw Kratos, Tomb Raider and others, they decided they needed some Mortal Kombat in their life!

So this is our Mortal Kombat week!

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Scorpion Stats:

Height: 6’2

Weight: 210 lbs

Real Name: Hanzo Hasashi

Powers: Yes

Scorpion would be considered average height for celebrities we see on the site.

We actually just saw Arnold Schwarzenegger come in at the exact same.

Wolverine holds the shortest spot among comic characters we’ve seen at 5’3, but Damian Wayne is only an inch taller. One Punch Man falls next on the list at 5’9 – with Spider-Man, Daredevil, and Green Arrow coming in around 5’11 and Beast joining them.

Just above them are Aquaman and Punisher standing only an inch or so taller.

Now, while I don’t think Coach Derek is exactly familiar with all these styles, he IS a badass fighter and MMA coach who has helped a ton of Academy members.

We also learn this about Scorpion’s fighting abilities:

Like many ninjas, Scorpion is well-versed in the art of armed kombat. He has wielded various weapons throughout the tournaments, from axes to the most recent twin Ninjato. His most recurring weapon is the Spear, a kunai attached to a sturdy rope, representing Scorpion’s “stinger”. At times, the spear is empowered with hellfire for more power. Various depictions of the spear had been made before Deadly Alliance. It was shown as a chain tied to a mace in the comics. His spear was a sentient, serpentine creature that spawned from within his hand during the films. He is empowered by the Elder Gods to defeat Onaga in Deception. However, Shujinko slays Onaga before he gets the chance.

And, lucky for us, Coach Derek also coaches the art of weaponry.

Yeah, he’s pretty awesome.

Before we get into anything else, though (AKA: the routine), we’ll talk a little bit more about his powers and abilities:

Scorpion is most commonly associated with hellfire, the Netherrealm’s variant of fire. Scorpion is immune to the element and primarily uses it to confirm the death of his opponents, spewing it from his skull while unmasked. As a spectre, Scorpion is immune to death as his soul is still bound by revenge, allowing him to endlessly chase his targets until they have been silenced. He has the ability to teleport, often used in the form of surprise or ambush attacks, and can open portals to the Netherrealm at will. The scope of Scorpion’s powers depend on how long he remains in his abode, the Netherrealm.

I’m not going to teach you how to teleport or breath fire, or anything like that for that matter – BUT, we’re going to bulk up and learn to train similar to a ninja.

So, let’s do it!

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The Scorpion Workout Routine

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Training Volume:

5 days per week

Explanation:

I’m going to programming you 3 days of weightlifting and high intensity training, because above all else this is still a weightlifting/fitness site – and then I’ll also be giving you 2 days of fighting MMA style programming from Coach Derek.

Day One: Full Body Training

Warm Up:

Stretch and Foam Roll

3×5 Pull Ups

3×10 Dips

3×15 Air Squats

3×20 Push Ups

Workout:

Bench Press

4×12

Tricep Overhead Extension

3×10

Bent Over Rows

3×10

Shoulder Flys

3×10

Front Squats

3×10

Preacher Curls

3×10

Sit Ups

3×25

Day Two: Daredevil Styled Fighting from Coach Derek

Matt and his father were both boxers, while its impossible and dangerous to box blindfolded, and you are most certainly guaranteed to get injured hitting a heavy bag blindfolded, let’s focus on defensive maneuvers to give you that Daredevil like “Radar Sense” to avoid blows

Head Movement:

Crucial not only in Boxing, but all forms of combat. Used primarily not just to avoid, but to set up your strikes. A moving target is much more difficult to hit. The best way to practice this is with an partner using pool noodles. Have your partner swing at your head in straight and curved motions, simulating straights , uppercuts and hooks Doing this injury free drill will assist in turning flinching into slips, Parrys, Shoulder rolls , and bob n weaves

Bob n Weave to the Right or Left

Best Used when you’re approaching and getting into range. As soon as your opponent throws a punch, you quickly bend at the knees (not your waist) and move your head (like in a “V” or “U” shaped motion) stepping to the outside of the punch. Remember to keep your weight centered at all times. If you’ve done it correctly, you should end up on the outside of your opponent’s punch when you come back up,

Advantages:

Off opponents’ center line

Able to counter quickly

Loaded for powerful counters

Disadvantages:

Not effective on straight punches

Wide open if faked

Not effective for Uppercuts or multi combos

The Parry

Slightly deflecting your opponent’s punch away with your hand using the same side (when they throw a left you Parry with your right and vise versa) Never Reach across!!

Advantages :

great for power , straight and long punches as well as push punchers

creates vulnerability for counters, make them off balance or slows down arm recovery

tires opponents, especially long-armed and power-punchers

useful for shorter fighters to deflect punches to get inside

Disadvantages:

ineffective against fast/light/non-committed punches,& curved punches

not always effective against combinations

can leave you open if you get faked

difficult to do at close range

not helpful against body punches

Shoulder Roll or Fade Right or Left side

The shoulder roll is naturally the next step up from the parry technique. Instead of deflecting punches with your hands, you use your body now. The shoulder roll is incredibly effective because your body can roll off your opponent’s best shots with ease ,it relies on rhythm for defense while neutralizing entire combinations at even close range.

Advantages:

effective and easy against multiple punches

frees up the hands for faster counter punching

covers both head and body easily

can work when unable to see momentarily or off-balanced

will deflect power Punches even when they land

saves shoulder energy & gives tricky counter angles

Disadvantages:

ineffective/unnecessary against weaker punches it can also leave you highly vulnerable if you get faked and/or roll in the wrong direction

less effective in cross-stance , extremely vulnerable to Leg kicks and take-downs in street, Thai Boxing or MMA

Slipping to the Right or Left

Slipping requires complete evasion of the punch by displacing the head or body to one side, MOSTLY by going to the outside of the oncoming punch,in a” V” step ice skating motion. .

Slipping is the best way (sometimes the only way) to counter against really fast opponents. On occasion it’s the only way to close distance against a taller opponent, .

Advantages:

hands and body completely free to counter instantaneously

creates huge vulnerabilities in opponent (they are wide open after missing)

Like the Super Soldier Serum, it does not exist. Use the one that fits your situation and feels the most natural in that moment. If you have to think about it too much, its not natural. Evade your opponent’s punches any way that you can and be sure to counter immediately Different techniques will work against different opponent’s styles. Great Fighters are forever adapting their offense to get around opponents defense, so keep changing up your defensive game to keep up

Day Three: Full Body Training

Warm Up:

Stretch and Foam Roll

3×5 Pull Ups

3×10 Dips

3×15 Air Squats

3×20 Push Ups

Workout:

Back Squat

4×12

Tricep Cable Kickbacks

3×10

Lateral Pulldowns

3×10

Clean and Press

3×10

Incline Bench Press

3×10

Dumbbell Bicep Curls

3×10

Sit Ups

3×25

Day Four: Daredevil Styled Training (or alternative)

Repeat Day Two, or do some sort of Coach Derek styled training.

You can use other programs he’s created, work with him in The Academy, or go ahead and take an outside MMA class as well.